Mar 15, 2025 · The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee of NALA is excited to introduce the first installment in their DEI Microlearning video series – Unpacking the Access to Justice Crisis. At NALA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive community for everyone and want to make sure DEI […]

For over 45 years, NALA’s Certified Paralegal Program has been recognized both nationally and internationally. It has received recognition from both the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American Bar Association.

Since 1975, NALA has been trusted to provide exceptional continuing education and professional development designed specifically to advance paralegals and other legal professionals in their careers. NALA connects members with their peers across the nation and opens doors of knowledge and opportunity.

Their dedication, participation, and enthusiasm within both NALA and the paralegal field are the reasons we continue to grow. Joining NALA gives you access to a number of benefits that can help you advance your paralegal career.

Candidates for certification must meet one of the following requirements outlined below in Categories 1, 2, or 3 at the time of filing an application form. (The deadline to submit additional documentation is 60 days from the notification date from NALA.)

All continuing education programs are available to all who want to participate. NALA members receive significant discounts off registration fees.

Once your Certified Paralegal application has been approved, you are one step closer to becoming a NALA CP! Please take a moment to review the exam information listed below before taking. If you have any questions, please contact us at testing@nala.org or 918-587-6828.

NALA is the only National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited paralegal certification program. NALA’s Certified Paralegal program has been recognized both nationally and internationally for over 40 years!

Occasionally, paralegals call themselves “certified” by virtue of completing a paralegal training course, or another type of preparatory education. Although a school may award a certificate of completion, this is not the same as earning professional certification by an entity such as NALA.

Get ready to celebrate NALA’s 50th anniversary at the 2025 NALA Conference & Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from July 10-12! Join us as we look back with pride while moving forward with purpose.